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August 2017 Mini Challenges
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August 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017
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1. August 1 is National Mountain Climbing Day: Read a book set in the mountains or one of the Mountain States (such as Colorado or Montana), or with mountains on the cover.
Broken Trails by Bonnie R. Paulson
2. It’s the dog days of summer, August 5 is Work Like a Dog Day, and 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book that features a dog, or has one on the cover.
Deadly Gamble by Connie Shelton
3. 7 National Lighthouse Day: Read a book with a lighthouse on the cover, or with a scene set at or involving a lighthouse.
Innkeeping with Murder by Tim Myers
4. August 9th is Book Lover's Day: Reader’s Choice! Read any book of your choosing.
'Tomorrow' My Sister Said, Tomorrow Never Came by Metha Parisien Bercier
5. August 11 is Son and Daughter Day: Read a book with children in it.
The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner
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Krista Davis' Paws and Claws mystery series is set in the mountains of Virginia.
Finished on 8/18.1. Read a book set in the mountains or one of the Mountain States (such as Colorado or Montana), or with mountains on the cover. Invasion of Privacy parts take place in Utah and Nevada
2. Read a book that features a dog, or has one on the cover.
3. 7 National Lighthouse Day: Read a book with a lighthouse on the cover, or with a scene set at or involving a lighthouse. Yarn to Go one of the deaths takes place by the lighthouse
4. August 9th is Book Lover's Day: Reader’s Choice! Read any book of your choosing.
5. August 11 is Son and Daughter Day: Read a book with children in it.
August 2017 Mini Challenge5/5
1. August 1 is National Mountain Climbing Day:
Read a book set in the mountains or one of the Mountain States (such as Colorado or Montana), or with mountains on the cover.
2. It’s the dog days of summer, August 5 is Work Like a Dog Day, and 26 is National Dog Day:
Read a book that features a dog, or has one on the cover.
3. 7 National Lighthouse Day:
Read a book with a lighthouse on the cover, or with a scene set at or involving a lighthouse.
4. August 9th is Book Lover's Day: Reader’s Choice!
Read any book of your choosing.
5. August 11 is Son and Daughter Day:
Read a book with children in it.
I am back this monthFinished 5/5
1. August 1 is National Mountain Climbing Day: Read a book set in the mountains or one of the Mountain States (such as Colorado or Montana), or with mountains on the cover.
Where Eagles Dare by Alistair MacLean. Finished August 30, 2017.2. It’s the dog days of summer, August 5 is Work Like a Dog Day, and 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book that features a dog, or has one on the cover.
Case of the One-Eyed Tiger by Jeffrey M. Poole Finished August 7, 2017. One of the main characters is a Corgi named Sherlock.3. 7 National Lighthouse Day: Read a book with a lighthouse on the cover, or with a scene set at or involving a lighthouse.
A Death in the Flower Garden by Gin Jones Takes place at the Danger Cove Lighthouse Farmer's Market. Finished August 16, 2017.4. August 9th is Book Lover's Day: Reader’s Choice! Read any book of your choosing.
The King's Justice by Katherine Kurtz Finished August 4, 20175. August 11 is Son and Daughter Day: Read a book with children in it.
Snoopy, Man's Best Friend by Charles M. Schulz. Finished August 15, 2017.
August Mini Challenge1. Read a book set in the mountains or one of the Mountain States (such as Colorado or Montana), or with mountains on the cover.
MT - Come Sundown by Nora Roberts
2. Read a book that features a dog, or has one on the cover.
3. Read a book with a lighthouse on the cover, or with a scene set at or involving a lighthouse.
Read any book of your choosing.
Deadly Patterns by Melissa Bourbon
Read a book with children in it.
Puppet For A Corpse by Dorothy Simpson
August mini challenge Updated: Aug. 27
Progress: 5/5
1. August 1 is National Mountain Climbing Day: Read a book set in the mountains or one of the Mountain States (such as Colorado or Montana), or with mountains on the cover.
A View to Die For by Richard Houston - set in Colorado and Ozark Mountains in Missouri - finished Aug. 82. It’s the dog days of summer, August 5 is Work Like a Dog Day, and 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book that features a dog, or has one on the cover.
Shattered Palms by Toby Neal - MC has a rottweiler - finished Aug. 203. 7 National Lighthouse Day: Read a book with a lighthouse on the cover, or with a scene set at or involving a lighthouse.
The Lighthouse Mystery by Carolyn Keene - finished Aug. 44. August 9th is Book Lover's Day: Reader’s Choice! Read any book of your choosing.
Mixed Signals by Carolyn Keene - finished Aug. 275. August 11 is Son and Daughter Day: Read a book with children in it.
The Lost Girls by Heather Young - finished Aug. 24
Here is what I am thinking for August, although it feels like a month where things may change.National Mountain Climbing Day: Chocolate Dipped Death
Dog days of summer, Work Like a Dog Day, and National Dog Day: Knit to Be Tied
National Lighthouse Day: Ill-Gotten Panes
Book Lover's Day: Cloche and Dagger
Son and Daughter Day: Little Black Book of Murder
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The Ghost and Mrs. Mewer
There's a lighthouse on the covers of Ellery Adams' Books by the Bay..."
The "Books by the Bay" series is mentioned in my intro post, but thanks for the other suggestion. 😉
I'm in - some fun categories here. Now to go through my Kindle and see what will work.1. August 1 is National Mountain Climbing Day: Read a book set in the mountains or one of the Mountain States (such as Colorado or Montana), or with mountains on the cover.
2. It’s the dog days of summer, August 5 is Work Like a Dog Day, and 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book that features a dog, or has one on the cover.
3. National Lighthouse Day: Read a book with a lighthouse on the cover, or with a scene set at or involving a lighthouse.
4. August 9th is Book Lover's Day: Reader’s Choice! Read any book of your choosing.
5. August 11 is Son and Daughter Day: Read a book with children in it.
1. August 1 is National Mountain Climbing Day: Read a book set in the mountains or one of the Mountain States (such as Colorado or Montana), or with mountains on the cover. (e.g.: Heidi, My Side of the Mountain, The Mountain Between Us, The Alpine Advocate, Mountain Top Mystery, Rocky Mountain Mystery, Rocky Mountain Fugitive, And the Mountains Echoed, Gray Mountain...) Scrapbook of Secrets 08.27.172. It’s the dog days of summer, August 5 is Work Like a Dog Day, and 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book that features a dog, or has one on the cover. Freezer I'll Shoot 08.08.17
3. 7 National Lighthouse Day: Read a book with a lighthouse on the cover, or with a scene set at or involving a lighthouse. (e.g.: To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf, The Lighthouse by PD James, 16 Lighthouse Road by Debbie Macomber, The Light Between Oceans by ML Stedman, The Light Keeper's Legacy by Kathleen Ernst, The Books by the Bay series by Ellery Adams, The Big Kitty by Claire Donnaly, Hot Fudge Frame-Up by Christine DeSmet, Ill-Gotten Panes by Jennifer McAndrews, This Old Homicide or Deck the Hallways by Kate Carlisle, Clammed Up by Barbara Ross…)
4. August 9th is Book Lover's Day: Reader’s Choice! Read any book of your choosing. The Elite 08.11.17
5. August 11 is Son and Daughter Day: Read a book with children in it.Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 08.26.17
Done.1. Read a book set in the mountains or one of the Mountain States or with mountains on the cover.
Cruising in your Eighties is Murder by Mike Befeler (08/06)2. Read a book that features a dog, or has one on the cover.
125 Pet Rescues: From Pound to Palace: Homeless Pets Made Happy by National Geographic Kids (08/14)3. Read a book with a lighthouse on the cover, or with a scene set at or involving a lighthouse.
Reading Up a Storm by Eva Gates (08/14) 4. Read any book of your choosing. The Case of the Counterfeit Criminals by Jordan Stratford (08/09)
5. Read a book with children in it.
by Lauren Wolk (08/20)
I have a list that I want to read in August, I will see how many will fit in. Here I go:1. August 1 is National Mountain Climbing Day: Read a book set in the mountains or one of the Mountain States
2. It’s the dog days of summer, August 5 is Work Like a Dog Day, and 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book that features a dog, or has one on the cover. Collared
3. 7 National Lighthouse Day: Read a book with a lighthouse on the cover, or with a scene set at or involving a lighthouse. Starfish Moon
4. August 9th is Book Lover's Day: Reader’s Choice! Read any book of your choosing.
5. August 11 is Son and Daughter Day: Read a book with children in it. Scheduled to Death
1. August 1 is National Mountain Climbing Day: Read a book set in the mountains or one of the Mountain States (such as Colorado or Montana), or with mountains on the cover. 
2. It’s the dog days of summer, August 5 is Work Like a Dog Day, and 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book that features a dog, or has one on the cover.
3. 7 National Lighthouse Day: Read a book with a lighthouse on the cover, or with a scene set at or involving a lighthouse.
(8/6/17)
4. August 9th is Book Lover's Day: Reader’s Choice! Read any book of your choosing.
5. August 11 is Son and Daughter Day: Read a book with children in it.
Heather L wrote: "Nell wrote: "Krista Davis' Paws and Claws mystery series is set in the mountains of Virginia.The Ghost and Mrs. Mewer
There's a lighthouse on the covers of Ellery Adams' Books by..."
Oh I see that now. Edited my post.
I'm in - 0/51. August 1 is National Mountain Climbing Day: Read a book set in the mountains or one of the Mountain States (such as Colorado or Montana), or with mountains on the cover. (e.g.: Heidi, My Side of the Mountain, The Mountain Between Us, The Alpine Advocate, Mountain Top Mystery, Rocky Mountain Mystery, Rocky Mountain Fugitive, And the Mountains Echoed, Gray Mountain...)
2. It’s the dog days of summer, August 5 is Work Like a Dog Day, and 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book that features a dog, or has one on the cover.
3. 7 National Lighthouse Day: Read a book with a lighthouse on the cover, or with a scene set at or involving a lighthouse. (e.g.: To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf, The Lighthouse by PD James, 16 Lighthouse Road by Debbie Macomber, The Light Between Oceans by ML Stedman, The Light Keeper's Legacy by Kathleen Ernst, The Books by the Bay series by Ellery Adams, The Big Kitty by Claire Donnaly, Hot Fudge Frame-Up by Christine DeSmet, Ill-Gotten Panes by Jennifer McAndrews, This Old Homicide or Deck the Hallways by Kate Carlisle, Clammed Up by Barbara Ross…)
4. August 9th is Book Lover's Day: Reader’s Choice! Read any book of your choosing.
5. August 11 is Son and Daughter Day: Read a book with children in it.
Finished! Looking forward to September!I'm in. Found a spot for a couple books I have on my TBR. Looking forward to a new series by an old favorite and anew author.
1. Read a book set in the mountains or one of the Mountain States (such as Colorado or Montana), or with mountains on the cover.
2. Read a book that features a dog, or has one on the cover.
3. 7 National Lighthouse Day: Read a book with a lighthouse on the cover, or with a scene set at or involving a lighthouse.
4. August 9th is Book Lover's Day: Reader’s Choice! Read any book of your choosing.
5. August 11 is Son and Daughter Day: Read a book with children in it.
Well, I've got some ideas for most of the options, so I'm in.1. Mountains:
So Wild the Heart, Geoffrey Trease - has mountains on the cover (just about), and is set in the lakes/mountains of Italy (03/08/17)
2. Book featuring a dog:
First thought: Revenge of the Wrought-Iron Flamingos, Donna Andrews - includes a very stroppy little dog black and white dog called Spike (02/07/17)
Second choice: Any Other Name, Craig Johnson, for Walt Longmire's ever-faithful Dog (29/08/17)
3. Lighthouse:
The Last Word, Ellery Adams (22/08/17)
4. Reader’s choice:
Every Trick in the Book, Lucy Arlington (08/08/17)
5. Book with children in it:
Murder in the Secret Garden, Ellery Adams - the POV character has seven-year old twin boys (17/08/17)
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August 2017 Mini Challenges✔1. August 1 is National Mountain Climbing Day: Read a book set in the mountains or one of the Mountain States (such as Colorado or Montana), or with mountains on the cover. (e.g.: Heidi, My Side of the Mountain, The Mountain Between Us, The Alpine Advocate, Mountain Top Mystery, Rocky Mountain Mystery, Rocky Mountain Fugitive, And the Mountains Echoed, Gray Mountain...)
Caramel Crush by Jenn McKinlay - set in Arizona
✔2. It’s the dog days of summer, August 5 is Work Like a Dog Day, and 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book that features a dog, or has one on the cover.
A Deadly Cliche by Ellery Adams 8/8/17
✔3. 7 National Lighthouse Day: Read a book with a lighthouse on the cover, or with a scene set at or involving a lighthouse. (e.g.: To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf, The Lighthouse by PD James, 16 Lighthouse Road by Debbie Macomber, The Light Between Oceans by ML Stedman, The Light Keeper's Legacy by Kathleen Ernst, The Books by the Bay series by Ellery Adams, The Big Kitty by Claire Donnaly, Hot Fudge Frame-Up by Christine DeSmet, Ill-Gotten Panes by Jennifer McAndrews, This Old Homicide or Deck the Hallways by Kate Carlisle, Clammed Up by Barbara Ross…)
Reading Up a Storm by Eva Gates
✔4. August 9th is Book Lover's Day: Reader’s Choice! Read any book of your choosing.
A Killer Collection by Ellery Adams
✔5. August 11 is Son and Daughter Day: Read a book with children in it.
Wonder by RJ Palacio
0/5 Complete1. August 1 is National Mountain Climbing Day: Read a book set in the mountains or one of the Mountain States (such as Colorado or Montana), or with mountains on the cover.
2. It’s the dog days of summer, August 5 is Work Like a Dog Day, and 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book that features a dog, or has one on the cover.
3. 7 National Lighthouse Day: Read a book with a lighthouse on the cover, or with a scene set at or involving a lighthouse.
4. August 9th is Book Lover's Day: Reader’s Choice! Read any book of your choosing.
5. August 11 is Son and Daughter Day: Read a book with children in it.
I'll try this one!August Mini-Challenge:
4/5 Complete
✔ 1. August 1 is National Mountain Climbing Day: Death at the Summit by Nikki Haverstock (set in Wyoming)
✔ 2. It’s the dog days of summer, August 5 is Work Like a Dog Day, and 26 is National Dog Day:Death at the Trade Show by Nikki Haverstock (Dog "Moo" is featured in the story and on the cover) (finished 8/31/17)
✔ 3. 7 National Lighthouse Day: The Lighthouse Keeper by Cynthia Ellingsen (finished 8/15/17)
✔ 4. August 9th is Book Lover's Day: Corpse on the Cob by Sue Ann Jaffarian (finished 8/6/17)
✔ 5. August 11 is Son and Daughter Day: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain (audio - finished 8/5/17)
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Heather L wrote: "Can't believe I'm already on my third book for this month's challenges. How on earth did THAT happen?? *VBG*"Me, too! I am so surprised.
I've finished 3 and currently reading my 4th - we're all scooting along :)
1. Beyond This Moment by Tamara Alexander (book 2 of a series set in Colorado) completed 8/10/20172. Let Sleeping Dogs Lie by Rita Mae Brown
3. Booked for Trouble by Eva Gates
4. Threads of Suspicion (Evie Blackwell Cold Case #2) by Dee Henderson
5. :-(
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1.- National Mountain Climbing Day: Come Sundown by Nora Roberts (16/08/2017 - ★★★☆)
2.- Dog days of summer / Work Like a Dog Day / National Dog Day: No One Left to Tell by Karen Rose (12/08/2017 - ★★★★)
3.- National Lighthouse Day: Third Strike by Kathi Daley (20/08/2017 - ★★★★)
4.- Book Lover's Day: Monster in the Closet by Karen Rose (04/08/2017 - ★★★★)
5.- Son and Daughter Day: Shifting Dreams by Elizabeth Hunter (12/08/2017 - ★★★★☆)
I loved this challenge! I read five good books.1. August 1 is National Mountain Climbing Day: Read a book set in the mountains or one of the Mountain States (such as Colorado or Montana), or with mountains on the cover.
C. J. Carmichael, Bitter Roots 1-2 August 4*
2. It’s the dog days of summer, August 5 is Work Like a Dog Day, and 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book that features a dog, or has one on the cover.
J. C. Eaton, Booked 4 Murder 3-4 August 5*
3. 7 National Lighthouse Day: Read a book with a lighthouse on the cover, or with a scene set at or involving a lighthouse.
Kathi Daley, Third Strike 8-9 August 5*
4. August 9th is Book Lover's Day: Reader’s Choice! Read any book of your choosing.
Cate Conte, Cat About Town 5-6 August 5*
5. August 11 is Son and Daughter Day: Read a book with children in it.
Katie Ruggle, Run to Ground 11-13 August 5*
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Well done Patrizia :) And Marisa as long as you enjoyed what you read! You have two weeks left...you never know what might happen in that time :)
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I know what you mean, Marisa. Sometimes you can be in a mood to read something different than what the challenges are, so it can be difficult to find books that fit the categories. I know that has happened to me during the spring.
Congratulations, Patrizia! How did you like the Writer's Retreat book by Kathi Daley? I love her books but have not tried this series yet. It's on my list!
I read both the Whales and Tails Mystery and the Writers Retreat Mystery series and I like them very much. I find that they have many points in common, but maybe I like better the latter. I'll try the new one that will be released in a few months (Rescue Alaska Mystery series) and I'm very tempted to try the Zoe Donovan Mystery series as the plots of both of them attract me a lot.
August mini challenge -2017The Kite Runner
To the LighthouseThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
1984Alice in Wonderland/Marley and Me: Life and Love With the World's Worst Dog
Books completed: 3/5
1. August 1 is National Mountain Climbing Day: Read a book set in the mountains or one of the Mountain States (such as Colorado or Montana), or with mountains on the cover.
The kite Runner - Khaled Hossaini
2. It’s the dog days of summer, August 5 is Work Like a Dog Day, and 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book that features a dog, or has one on the cover.
Alice Adventures in wonderland- Finished reading / Marley and me -TBR
3. 7 National Lighthouse Day: Read a book with a lighthouse on the cover, or with a scene set at or involving a lighthouse.
To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf- TBR
4. August 9th is Book Lover's Day: Reader’s Choice! Read any book of your choosing.
1984- George Orwell-Reading
5. August 11 is Son and Daughter Day: Read a book with children in it.
Book - The Adventure of huckleberry Finn- Mark Twain - Finished reading
Patrizia wrote: "I read both the Whales and Tails Mystery and the Writers Retreat Mystery series and I like them very much. I find that they have many points in common, but maybe I like better the latter. I'll try the new one that will be released in a few months (Rescue Alaska Mystery series) and I'm very tempted to try the Zoe Donovan Mystery series as the plots of both of them attract me a lot." I'm up to #13 in the Zoe Donovan series. I enjoy that series very much. I've also read books in the TJ Jensen, Whales & Tales and Sand and Sea series. She is one prolific writer!
August 2017 Mini Challenge5/5
1. August 1 is National Mountain Climbing Day:
Read a book set in the mountains or one of the Mountain States (such as Colorado or Montana), or with mountains on the cover.
2. It’s the dog days of summer, August 5 is Work Like a Dog Day, and 26 is National Dog Day:
Read a book that features a dog, or has one on the cover.
3. 7 National Lighthouse Day:
Read a book with a lighthouse on the cover, or with a scene set at or involving a lighthouse.
4. August 9th is Book Lover's Day: Reader’s Choice!
Read any book of your choosing.
5. August 11 is Son and Daughter Day:
Read a book with children in it.
With any luck I should be down to one book by the end of tonight.
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August 2017 Mini Challenge5/5 Done!
1. Read a book set in the mountains or one of the Mountain States (such as Colorado or Montana), or with mountains on the cover. A Zen for Murder
2. Read a book that features a dog, or has one on the cover.Murder Con Carne
3. 7 National Lighthouse Day: Read a book with a lighthouse on the cover, or with a scene set at or involving a lighthouse. A Haunted Murder
4. August 9th is Book Lover's Day: Reader’s Choice! Read any book of your choosing. Witch Summer Night's Cream
5. August 11 is Son and Daughter Day: Read a book with children in it. Taking the Fall
Done! Now working on my author of the month book.
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1. August 1 is National Mountain Climbing Day: Read a book set in the mountains or one of the Mountain States.
The New Deputy in Town by B.J. Daniels
2. It’s the dog days of summer, August 5 is Work Like a Dog Day, and 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book that features a dog, or has one on the cover.
Death Under Glass by Jennifer McAndrews
3. 7 National Lighthouse Day: Read a book with a lighthouse on the cover, or with a scene set at or involving a lighthouse.
Ill-Gotten Panes by Jennifer McAndrews
4. August 9th is Book Lover's Day: Reader’s Choice! Read any book of your choosing.
Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean (This was a FUN read!)
5. August 11 is Son and Daughter Day: Read a book with children in it.
Scrapbook of Secrets by Mollie Cox Bryan
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Here are your August 2017 Mini Challenges!
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** Books DO NOT all have to be mysteries. You can use any genres.
** A book can only be used once for this challenge, but can be used for other challenges (Seasonal, World Trip, Ultimate, etc.).
** You DO NOT have to choose books in advance, and can change your mind at any time if you do.
** Do as many as you are able and have fun!
1. August 1 is National Mountain Climbing Day: Read a book set in the mountains or one of the Mountain States (such as Colorado or Montana), or with mountains on the cover. (e.g.: Heidi, My Side of the Mountain, The Mountain Between Us, The Alpine Advocate, Mountain Top Mystery, Rocky Mountain Mystery, Rocky Mountain Fugitive, And the Mountains Echoed, Gray Mountain...)
2. It’s the dog days of summer, August 5 is Work Like a Dog Day, and 26 is National Dog Day: Read a book that features a dog, or has one on the cover.
3. 7 National Lighthouse Day: Read a book with a lighthouse on the cover, or with a scene set at or involving a lighthouse. (e.g.: To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf, The Lighthouse by PD James, 16 Lighthouse Road by Debbie Macomber, The Light Between Oceans by ML Stedman, The Light Keeper's Legacy by Kathleen Ernst, The Books by the Bay series by Ellery Adams, The Big Kitty by Claire Donnaly, Hot Fudge Frame-Up by Christine DeSmet, Ill-Gotten Panes by Jennifer McAndrews, This Old Homicide or Deck the Hallways by Kate Carlisle, Clammed Up by Barbara Ross…)
4. August 9th is Book Lover's Day: Reader’s Choice! Read any book of your choosing.
5. August 11 is Son and Daughter Day: Read a book with children in it.